For newly constructed strata and community title schemes in Queensland, early identification of building defects is critical.
Under the Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020, a body corporate must include a motion on the agenda of its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) to consider commissioning an independent building defect report.
At the same time, builders of new residential construction are subject to statutory defect obligations administered by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), including the 12-month defect liability period for newly completed builds for non-structural defects and 6.5 years for structural defects.
Total Inspections provides specialist Body Corporate Independent Building Defect Inspections in Queensland, ensuring defects are identified, documented, and reported within critical statutory timeframes.
New unit developments often contain construction defects that are not immediately obvious. These may involve:
If these defects are not identified before statutory warranty periods expire, rectification costs can fall on lot owners — potentially resulting in significant special levies.
Key Reasons to Commission an Independent Defect Report
A professional, independent building defect inspection protects both the building and the financial interests of every owner.
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) requires that builders rectify defective building work identified within the contractual and statutory defect liability period — typically 12 months from practical completion for new builds.
For bodies corporate managing newly constructed schemes, this period is critical.
If defects are properly documented within this timeframe:
Total Inspections ensures your defect report is completed in time to support action under QBCC requirements.
Extensive Experience in Body Corporate and Strata Developments
Total Inspections has extensive experience conducting independent building defect inspections for bodies corporate across Queensland. We understand:
We have years of experience inspecting low-rise, townhouse, mid-rise, high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments with a detailed and systematic approach.
Choosing the right inspection company can directly impact your ability to recover rectification costs.
Total Inspections stands out because:
We do not carry out rectification works. Our only role is to identify, document, and report defects objectively in the interests of the body corporate.
Our reporting is structured to support builder negotiations, QBCC processes, or legal advice if required.
We assess defects against relevant building codes, Australian Standards, and acceptable building tolerances. We guide the building owners through the defect identification process and work with builders and QBCC inspectors for the rectification of defects.
We provide practical guidance so committees understand their options and next steps.
Engaging Total Inspections gives your committee confidence that:
The cost of a professional building defect inspection is small compared to the potential cost of structural repairs, waterproofing failures, or façade rectification works.
Early action can mean the difference between a builder-funded repair and a large special levy imposed on owners.
A Body Corporate Independent Building Defect Inspection in Queensland is not simply a compliance requirement — it is a proactive financial safeguard.
Total Inspections combines extensive experience, technical expertise, and strong knowledge of Queensland body corporate and QBCC requirements to deliver detailed, independent, and defensible building defect reports.
We’re known for using some of the most technically advanced inspection techniques, testing equipment and methods in the industry. We’re also known for supplying a service dedicated to protecting our client’s interests and investment. We will do the same for you.
Total Inspections offers the complete residential and commercial pre-purchase building and pest inspection services for existing properties in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
All of our pest and pre-existing building inspections are carried out as per Australian standards with qualified, licensed and insured inspectors.
With us, you’ll also receive a range of standard inclusions; many other services will charge you extra for using our state-of-the-art building and pest inspection equipment.
